Experience Summary
Signing Time Instructor
Northeast Ohio
7/2010-present
Master Signing Time Instructor
Highest level Instructor for families and professionals.
Teach American Sign Language vocabulary as a means of pre-verbal and post-verbal communication with children.
Provide leadership and training to other Instructors.
Offer a tool for bridging communication between different languages and a support for early literacy.
Establish a relationship with families to encourage and support continued use of ASL signs for consistency of communication.
Hiram College
Hiram, Ohio
1/2011-present
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
8/2008-present
Maplewood Vocational School
Ravenna, Ohio
8/2009-present
American Sign Language Teacher
Develop and teach basic American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture classes to adults.
American Sign Language Club Advisor
11/2011-present
Hiram College
Sorenson
Akron, Ohio
5/2006-present
Interpreter
Responsible for providing excellent Sign-to-Voice and Voice-to-Sign interpreting services.
Effectively interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English
Maintain, as applicable, compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements.
Demonstrate full compliance with Sorenson standards and policies, FCC regulations and the RID Code of Professional Conduct .
Demonstrate full compliance with Sorenson Communications customer service guidelines and attendance policy.
Accurately complete assigned tasks/duties, projects and paperwork promptly and within approved guidelines.
The ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, in order to meet the demands of the VRS industry, is essential for this position.
Possess the ability to quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies.
Work effectively in a team environment; receive support from and provide support to colleagues.
Possess the ability to work effectively in an environment with oversight that may include, but is not limited to: call monitoring, mentoring and evaluations.
Possess the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic, highly regulated environment.
Enhance interpreting skills through continued education training.
Demonstrate willingness and ability to complete additional duties and assignments on an ongoing basis.
Vocational Guidance Services
Cleveland, Ohio
4/2004-9/2006
Work Evaluator
Collect, organize and analyze information about referred consumers through records, aptitude testing,
interviews and professional sources in order to determine their interests, abilities, and personality traits and determine realistic job goals.
Define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions regarding consumers’ cognitive and physical
abilities. Interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with
several abstract and concrete variables.
Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations for professional development. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Manage case files, including intake information, assessment, report writing, and billing.
Freelance Interpreter for the Deaf
Akron and Cleveland, Ohio
1990-1997 & 7/2002-present
Interpreted for deaf clients in various environments/situations including: college courses, mental health and medical appointments, performances, interviews, job training classes, workshops and meetings.
D.E.A.F., etc.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
7/2000-5/2002
Coordinator
Developed and implemented a strategic plan that gave administrative directives to the fulfillment of the mission.
Responsible for personnel operations, including the hiring, training and supervision of staff.
Developed, supervised and implemented an annual budget and marketing plan.
Developed, coordinated and supervised sign language classes, speaking engagements, and workshops and events.
Served as editor for quarterly newsletter, “What’s Up?!??”
Acted as a liaison for DEAF, etc. and promoted the importance of independent living for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Advocated for clients at local, state and national levels.
Responsible for grant development, reporting and monitoring of outcomes.
Teaching Style
I make the lessons fit to your style of learning.
Other Comments
I am very flexible and willing to work with all ages and groups.